Have you been dreaming lately of escaping to a place where you can only hear birds chirping? Well, you can go to Bird Island then. Would you like to vacation in place where you can participate in a lot of natural activities with your kids and spouse, welcome to the beaches of Mahe in Seychelles! How would you like to marroon in one of the country's many islands? You would survive among the bounty and rich vegetation of this great land.
The Seychelles is a group of islands which lie 1600 km off the coast of East Africa. There is no doubt that most travelers to the country recognize it as a haven, a sanctuary for wildlife. If you are a birdwatcher, you can find all kinds of tropical birds there. Don't forget the tropical fish such as barracuda, kingfish, octopus, red snapper, cordonnier, parrot fish etc. You can be sure to find lots of birds in other places such Cousin, Aride and Fregate islands. The rich vegetation of the islands contributes to this abundance. Listen to parrots squawking in the dark and dense forest canopy of the highlands. In fact, there are some places that are so remote that you have to rent a SUV or a Jeep if you want to access them. In the highlands of Mahe and Silhouette, you will find bouquet of orchids, bouganvilleas, hisbiscuses, gardenias, and frangipani.
Having traveled to many Caribbean islands, I have long fallen in love with coconut and palm trees. Who can resist the succulent water of a fresh coconut? Who can resist a bowl of white palm leaf stew? This leads me to talk about my experience of the creole dishes such as Daube, Carii Coco, a mild meat or fish curry with coconut cream.
Activities and best travel times
The best travel times are between May and October. January is the wettest month, and August, the driest one. I had the best snorkeling time ever on Mahe beaches. Moyenne is superb and well-known by lots of European snorkelers. It is a haven. You can also check the other islands such as Ile Souris, Anse Soleil, Anse Petite Police, Anse Independance. If you are interested in diving, windsurfing,and deep-sea fishing, the best time is in March, April, May, September, October, and November. Keep in mind that the most expensive and busiest months are Deceomber, January, July and August.
Religion, Culture, Languages, and Cuisine
Seychellois are very religious. Catholicism is the prevailing religion there. You have to understand the historical orgins of the island. Its former formation is mostly French. A lot of Caribbean pirates decided to leave the Caribbean for Seychelles where they continued their operations. On any Sunday, you will run into Seychellois wearing their Sunday best to go to church. This reminds me a lot of the Caribbean countries I have visited. Despite their catholic beliefs, Seychellois also believe in spirits and make potions for love, revenge, and luck. So if you are failing in love, you may find a love potion over there
The languages spoken in Seychelles are French, English, and French Creole, just like in Mauritius, Guadeloupe and unlike Reunion. Include Ste. Lucia too!
Enjoy your vacation in Seychelles!
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